Seahawks Week 4 grades

October 6, 2015 7:29 AM

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Quarterback: Yes, Russell Wilson may have had two costly fumbles, and he may have missed open receivers a few times throughout the game. But those struggles can (and should) be largely attributed to the offensive line’s struggles. Wilson completed nearly 77 percent of his 26 pass attempts and made a couple of plays that seemingly only he could make with his trademark magic mobility. Grade: B+

Quarterback: Yes, Russell Wilson may have had two costly fumbles, and he may have missed open receivers a few times throughout the game. But those struggles can (and should) be largely attributed to the

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Running backs: Playing in place of Marshawn Lynch, undrafted rookie Thomas Rawls never had a chance to get going. In six of his eight first-half carries, Rawls was hit at or behind the line of scrimmage. He averaged a respectable 4.33 yards per carry on nine attempts in the second half. Grade: C+

Running backs: Playing in place of Marshawn Lynch, undrafted rookie Thomas Rawls never had a chance to get going. In six of his eight first-half carries, Rawls was hit at or behind the line of scrimmage. He

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Wide receivers/tight ends: Doug Baldwin and Jermaine Kearse continue to make plays without much fanfare. Kearse works himself open when Wilson extends plays, leading to big gains, and Baldwin’s rarely misses a chance to capitalize on an opportunity. Tyler Lockett continued to get more involved in the passing attack, leading the team with 58 receiving yards, and Jimmy Graham caught three passes in the second half. Grade: B+

Wide receivers/tight ends: Doug Baldwin and Jermaine Kearse continue to make plays without much fanfare. Kearse works himself open when Wilson extends plays, leading to big gains, and Baldwin’s rarely misses

Offensive line: There’s not much to say about the line’s play on Monday, with maybe only right guard J.R. Sweezy earning a passable grade versus the Lions. Maybe. Russell Okung and Garry Gilliam were manhandled on the outside, while Justin Britt, Sweezy and Drew Nowak couldn’t move the interior of the Lions defense, even without Haloti Ngata for most of the game. Grade: F

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Defensive line: Cliff Avril, Michael Bennett and Co. were disruptive in spurts against Detroit, but couldn’t bring down Matthew Stafford, though Bennett did register three quarterback hits and Arvil earned two passes defensed. Ahtyba Rubin and Jordan Hill were stout inside against the run, with Hill getting in on five tackles. Grade: B+

Defensive line: Cliff Avril, Michael Bennett and Co. were disruptive in spurts against Detroit, but couldn’t bring down Matthew Stafford, though Bennett did register three quarterback hits and Arvil earned

Linebackers: Bobby Wagner was terrific and disruptive from the game’s first play and led the team with eight total tackles. K.J. Wright and Bruce Irvin were also really good, bottling up the Lions’ anemic run game and helping out in coverage. A couple of missed tackles brings this down ever so slightly. Grade: B+

Linebackers: Bobby Wagner was terrific and disruptive from the game’s first play and led the team with eight total tackles. K.J. Wright and Bruce Irvin were also really good, bottling up the Lions’ anemic

Defensive backs: Free-agent signing Cary Williams had his best game with Seattle, helping hold Calvin Johnson to just 56 yards on 11 targets. Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas had quietly solid games, while DeShawn Shead continued to display his versatility while filling in for Marcus Burley at nickel cornerback. Kam Chancellor was the difference maker, making a game-clinching play. Grade: A+

Defensive backs: Free-agent signing Cary Williams had his best game with Seattle, helping hold Calvin Johnson to just 56 yards on 11 targets. Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas had quietly solid games, while

Special teams: The kickers were excellent, with Steven Hauschka hitting two 50-yard-plus field goals and Jon Ryan unleashing a 70-yard punt in the fourth quarter and pinning the Lions inside their own 20 on three occasions. Only a couple of miscues on punt returns, including a Tyler Lockett fumble, brings the grade down. Grade: B

Special teams: The kickers were excellent, with Steven Hauschka hitting two 50-yard-plus field goals and Jon Ryan unleashing a 70-yard punt in the fourth quarter and pinning the Lions inside their own 20 on

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Coaching: The Seahawks were a mess offensively due almost entirely to their struggles on the line. At some point, the fact that they continue to trot out this group week after week without much improvement will begin to feel like the definition of insanity — not that they have any obvious alternative options on the roster. The defense, however, was sublime. Grade: C

Coaching: The Seahawks were a mess offensively due almost entirely to their struggles on the line. At some point, the fact that they continue to trot out this group week after week without much improvement will